Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples anymore- it’s a day to celebrate love in all its forms! What better way to appreciate love and connection than by hosting a Valentine’s Day party? Anyone can buy cute cardboard Valentines or a box of candy hearts from the store; be the one in your friend group to go above and beyond for Valentine’s Day this year and throw a party that has everyone feeling the love.
Whether you want to celebrate with your gal pals, with your entire friend group, or with an entire classroom, there’s a theme that will fit the occasion. Here are our favorite Valentine’s Day party ideas for adults and kids. There are even some themes you can modify to be fun for adults and kids alike!
Valentine’s Day Party Ideas for Kids
The key with Valentine’s Day parties for kids is to keep them away from sugar until right before you’re ready to send them home. We’re kidding, but these party ideas are centered around having fun rather than having candy! Parenting Tip: A Valentine’s Day party can double as a fun way to help your kids prepare the gifts they’ll inevitably need to bring to school. It’s your chance to make the process fun and efficient!
Musical Hearts Party
Have a little theater enthusiast at home? Throw a musical-themed Valentine’s Day party! Put on some of these cute Valentine’s Day songs, then have the kids create and perform their own tune. Play a game of ‘musical hearts’- think musical chairs, but instead of sitting in a chair, the kids stand on felt hearts when the music stops. Whoever gives the best performance wins a Valentine’s Day treat! Don’t forget to pick up some themed party supplies to complete the celebration.
Crafty Valentine’s Party
Host a pre-Valentines Day craft party, and you’ll be the hero of the school! Invite your child’s classmates over for an afternoon of making their own valentines. Not only will the kids have fun, but you’ll also save the other parents a trip to the store. Browse Pinterest for some inspiration- you’ll find some unique ideas like these cute Valentine’s Day bags or these Valentine’s Day sun-catchers! Set up a craft table, stock it with supplies, and let the kids choose which project to make. Just make sure to pick up a festive, color-themed tablecloth to protect your furniture! (In the Eugene/Springfield area? You can find these at our Party Store!)
Cookie Decorating Party
Okay- this party idea may not be completely free of sugar, but it brings just a bit of sweetness and a whole lot of creativity! Bake some heart-shaped sugar cookies in advance and prepare some red, white, and pink icing in piping or sandwich bags. Stock up on festive candies to add to the fun! Set up a decorating station and let the kids design their own cookies to share with friends or neighbors. Just be sure to have extra tablecloths and cleaning supplies nearby- this one may get messy!
Valentine’s Day Party Ideas for Adults
Kids shouldn’t get to have all the Valentine’s Day fun. There are plenty of fun ways adults can celebrate with their own Valentine’s Day parties. You may not miss getting chalky candy hearts delivered to your desk at school, but everyone likes to feel loved by their friends. Growing up doesn’t mean you have to sit out on the Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Galentine’s Day Party
Galentine’s Day is growing in popularity every year, and is reshaping Valentine’s Day for many as a time to focus on their friemdships. It’s all about celebrating the gals who make your life better every day! Make up some of these fun Valentine’s-themed cocktails or mocktails, and don’t forget the cupid chow to snack on while you watch your favorite rom-coms on Netflix. Take your Galentine’s celebration to the next level with a self-care twist- turn it into a spa night! Wear pajamas that make you feel good, and throw on some face masks before you start the movies. Decorations are a breeze with this party theme- go with a pink out (girl power!). You’ll need pink confetti, tablecloths, and cups.
Sugar Cookie Bake-Off Party
Host this party the night before your kids’ cookie-decorating bash, and you’ll earn extra brownie points (pun fully intended). Get fellow parents involved in the prep—it’s more fun that way! Choose your favorite sugar cookie recipe, grab some heart-shaped cookie cutters, and start baking. If your group loves a little friendly competition, turn it into a game. Award a Valentine-themed goodie basket to whoever bakes the best cookies or cuts the most shapes in record time. It’s a fun way to get ready for the kids’ party while having a blast with some friends!
Valentine-Themed Game Night Party
If you haven’t incorporated games into your celebration yet, here’s a fun way to add some extra excitement to your Valentine’s Day party. Game nights are always a crowd-pleaser, and a Valentine’s twist makes them more fitting for the occasion! Try “Heart to Heart,” where guests pair up and work as a team to move a heart-shaped balloon across the room—no hands allowed! For another laugh-worthy challenge, set up “Cupid’s Cups.” Using pink solo cups and a Nerf gun, guests take aim to knock the cups off the table. The first person to clear the table without running out of darts wins!
Remember, you can always combine party themes and throw a party adults and kids alike will love. Try a mommy-and-me baking party where the moms bake and the kids decorate. Or, you can do an all-ages game night and adjust the level of difficulty on the games depending on who is playing.
No matter how you decide to celebrate Valentine’s Day, let us help. At Parties to Go, we have all the party supplies and decorations you need to create a Valentine’s Day party everyone will have heart-eyes for.
